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Published 3/7/26 11:22AM

Volunteer Planning Team – 10th Anniversary Halloween Fundraiser

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    July 13, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Short-term volunteer project (8 weeks, July–October estimated) Time Commitment: 2–3 hours per week depending on role
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Family
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License

    Description

    Location: Columbus, Ohio (some roles remote)

    Commitment: Short-term volunteer project (12 weeks, July–October estimated)

    Time Commitment: 2–3 hours per week depending on role

    Celebrating One is seeking 5–7 volunteers to help plan and organize our 10th Anniversary Halloween Fundraiser supporting the No Grad Left Behind program, which helps underserved students afford graduation costs.

    This is a great opportunity for volunteers interested in event planning, fundraising, marketing, or nonprofit experience.

    Available Volunteer Roles

    Event Coordinator

    Commitment: ~3 hours/week

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversee event planning timeline
    • Coordinate planning team
    • Support event day operations

    Sponsorship Coordinator

    Commitment: 2–3 hours/week

    Responsibilities:

    • Contact local businesses for sponsorships
    • Secure raffle and auction items
    • Seek food or dessert donations

    Marketing & Social Media Volunteer

    Commitment: ~2 hours/week

    Responsibilities:

    • Promote the event on social media
    • Create simple graphics and posts
    • Share updates and event announcements

    Logistics Volunteer

    Commitment: ~2 hours/week

    Responsibilities:

    • Help plan venue layout and decorations
    • Coordinate event supplies
    • Assist with event setup planning

    Volunteer Coordinator

    Commitment: ~2 hours/week

    Responsibilities:

    • Recruit additional event volunteers
    • Assign event-day roles
    • Help coordinate volunteers during the event

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
    Associated Location
    Columbus, OH, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    If you are interested in volunteering with Celebrating One to help plan our 10th Anniversary Halloween Fundraiser, please apply through Idealist and include the following information in your application:

    • Tell us why this volunteer opportunity interests you.

    (2–4 sentences is perfect.)

    1. Indicate which volunteer role(s) you are most interested in:
    • Event Coordinator
    • Sponsorship Coordinator
    • Marketing & Social Media Volunteer
    • Logistics Volunteer
    • Volunteer Coordinator
    • Briefly describe any relevant experience

    (event planning, fundraising, marketing, community outreach, nonprofit work, etc.). Experience is helpful but not required.

    • Confirm that you are able to commit approximately 2–3 hours per week for the 12-week planning period.

    Selected applicants will be invited to a short 30-minute virtual conversation to discuss the role and answer questions.

    All fields are required
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